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A&E AND WWEÂŽ GIVE FANS THE ULTIMATE RINGSIDE SEAT IN NEW 10-WEEK ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIP STARTING SUNDAY, APRIL 18
EIGHT TWO-HOUR BIOGRAPHY FILM SPECIALS REVEAL THE INTIMATE, PERSONAL STORIES BEHIND THE SUCCESS OF WWEâS MOST MEMORABLE LEGENDS
NEW SERIES âWWEâS MOST WANTED TREASURESâ GOES ON THE HUNT FOR ICONIC WWE MEMORABILIA THAT HAS BEEN LOST FOR DECADES
New York, NY â February 23, 2021 â A&E Network and WWE Studios are giving fans an exclusive look behind the curtain in an all-new Sunday night programming partnership. With unprecedented access to WWEâs archive, the ten-week programming block features eight original two-hour documentaries under the award-winning âBiographyâ banner showcasing the stories behind some of the most memorable WWE Superstars of all time including âStone Coldâ Steve AustinÂŽ, âMacho Manâ Randy SavageÂŽ, âRowdyâ Roddy Piperâ˘, Booker TÂŽ, Shawn MichaelsÂŽ, Bret Hart, Mick Foley and Ultimate Warrior. The new âBiographyâ specials are helmed by some of the industryâs top directors and storytellers to chronicle the success of these WWE Legends and their lasting mark on both sports entertainment and popular culture. Each special will air weekly at 8pm ET/PT beginning Sunday, April 18.
Following at 10pm ET/PT, the brand-new series âWWEâs Most Wanted Treasures,â led by WWEâs Stephanie McMahon and Paul âTriple Hâ Levesque launches a hunt for some of WWEâs most iconic missing memorabilia including Kaneâs original mask, Ric Flairâs Butterfly Robe, Andy Kaufmanâs neckbrace, Andre The Giantâs passport and more. In order to find these quintessential relics, the team will join forces with WWE Legends including Undertaker, Ric Flair, Mick Foley, Booker T and more to bring these items home to the WWE Archives.
âFor more than two decades, âBiographyâ has been the home for premium non-fiction storytelling and we are excited to expand upon that with this all-encompassing partnership with WWE,â said Elaine Frontain Bryant, EVP and Head of Programming, A&E Network. âThis one-of-a-kind collaboration gives viewers the ultimate ringside seat as we chronicle the journeys of these cultural icons and the memorabilia that follows.â
âWe are thrilled to unveil the stories behind some of the greatest Legends and moments in WWE history,â said Stephanie McMahon, WWE Chief Brand Officer. âTogether with A&E, weâve created an incredible slate of programming steeped in nostalgia that will inspire and entertain audiences worldwide.â
Biography Lineup â Premieres Sunday, April 18 at 8pm ET/PT
âBiography: âStone Coldâ Steve Austinâ â Directed by Jake Rogal and Executive Produced by Jason Hehir (âThe Last Dance,â âAndre The Giantâ), this film traces the story of the man who became WWEâs biggest star in the 90s. âStone Coldâ Steve Austinâs authentic, fiery personality epitomized WWEâs âAttitude Eraâ and transformed him into a pop culture icon. After nearly being paralyzed by a neck injury, Austin made one of the greatest comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2009.
âBiography: âRowdyâ Roddy Piperâ â Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award winner Joe Lavine (ESPN 30 for 30 âPlaying for the Mob,â HBO âNamathâ), this film focuses on âRowdyâ Roddy Piper, who is universally considered one of WWEâs greatest villains. During his Hall of Fame career, he played the role of the antagonist against a whoâs who of WWE greats, while amassing more than 30 championships.
âBiography: âMacho Manâ Randy Savageâ â Produced by Billy Corben and Alfred Spellman (âCocaine Cowboys,â âScrewball,â ESPN 30 for 30 âThe Uâ), this film will tell the larger-than-life story of one of the most colorful and charismatic Superstars to ever step foot inside the ring. With two WWE Championships, four WCWÂŽ World Championships and a 14-month reign as Intercontinental Champion, Savage became known for his famous catch phrases, larger-than-life personality and the enormous, flashy robes he wore into the ring.
âBiography: Booker Tâ â Directed by Emmy and Peabody Award winner George Roy (âThe Curse of the Bambinoâ, âMayweatherâ), this film showcases one of the greatest Superstars in sports entertainment history. Booker T is an 11-time WCW Tag Team Champion, a six-time World Champion, winner of the 2006 King of the Ring Tournament, and a two-time (2013 and 2019) inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame. In addition to his Hall of Fame career in the ring, Booker T also went on to become a color commentator for WWEâs weekly programming.
âBiography: Shawn Michaelsâ â Directed by Joe Lavine (âRowdyâ Roddy Piper, ESPN 30 for 30 âPlaying for the Mob,â HBO âNamathâ), this film chronicles the wild life of one of WWEâs greatest performers and most enduring villains. After drug addiction nearly cost him his life, Shawn Michaels, aka âThe Heartbreak Kid,â made one of the most improbable late-career comebacks in WWE history. He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011.
âBiography: Ultimate Warriorâ â Directed by Daniel Amigone (â24/7 Red Wings: Maple Leafs â Road to the Winter Classic,â âChain of Command,â âThe Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earthâ) and Executive Produced by Jake Rogal and Jason Hehir (âThe Last Dance,â âAndre The Giantâ), this film shares the story of Ultimate Warrior, a WWE Hall of Famer who inspired an entire generation of fans living by his mantra of âalways believe.â With his colorful face paint and equally colorful interviews, Ultimate Warrior is perhaps best remembered for defeating Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania VI to become both the WWE Champion and the Intercontinental Champion.
âBiography: Mick Foleyâ â Directed by Thomas Odelfelt (24/7 âMayweather-Marquez,â 24/7 âPenguins-Capitals: Road To The NHL Winter Classic,â HBO âCourtside At The NBA Finalsâ) and Executive Produced by Jake Rogal and Jason Hehir (âThe Last Dance,â âAndre The Giantâ), this film follows the unique, multifaceted career of Mick Foley, a 2013 WWE Hall of Fame inductee better known as âMankind.â A fan favorite during WWEâs âAttitude Era,â Foley shocked audiences in 1998 during a career defining match as he was thrown off the top of the Hell in a Cell by Undertaker.
âBiography: Bret âHitmanâ Hartâ â Directed by George Roy (âBooker T,â âThe Curse of the Bambino,â âMayweather,â HBO âMantleâ), this film tells the story of Bret Hart, one of the greatest technical athletes in WWE history, earning him nicknames âThe Hit Manâ and âThe Excellence of Execution.â Throughout his storied career, the five-time WWE title holder famously defeated âRowdyâ Roddy Piper, Ric Flair and Yokozuna, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.
The WWE âBiographyâ documentaries are produced by WWE Studios for A&E Network. Executive producers for WWE Studios are Kevin Dunn, Chris Kaiser, Susan Levison, and Richard Lowell. Executive producers for A&E Network are Elaine Frontain Bryant and Brad Abramson. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights.
âWWEâs Most Wanted Treasuresâ â Premieres Sunday, April 18 at 10pm ET/PT
âWWEâs Most Wanted Treasuresâ takes viewers on a journey to find some of WWEâs most iconic, lost memorabilia. In each of the nine episodes, WWEâs Stephanie McMahon and Paul âTriple Hâ Levesque lead a team of collectors, WWE Superstars and Legends as they investigate, negotiate, bid and travel across the country to hunt down and reclaim some of the most elusive WWE collectibles. Throughout history, WWEâs action-packed storylines have spawned iconic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia, most of which have gone missing. Superstar in training, AJ Francis will head out on the road alongside some of the most famous WWE Legends of all time including The Undertaker, Ric Flair, Charlotte Flair, Mick Foley, Kane, Big Show, Mark Henry, Jerry âThe Kingâ Lawler, Booker T, Greg âThe Hammerâ Valentine, Brutus âThe Barberâ Beefcake, Jake âThe Snakeâ Roberts and Sgt. Slaughter. The series will unearth these rare items in the hopes of preserving and sharing the legacy behind the memorable moments in WWE history.
âWWEâs Most Wanted Treasuresâ is produced by WWE Studios for A&E Network with Susan Levison, Ben Zierten, David Carr, Stephanie McMahon and Paul âTriple Hâ Levesque serving as executive producers. Elaine Frontain Bryant, Dolores Gavin and Jonathan Partridge serve as executive producers for A&E Network. A+E Networks holds worldwide distribution rights for âWWEâs Most Wanted Treasures.â
About âBiographyâ
The celebrated âBiographyâ brand continues to highlight newsworthy personalities and events with compelling and surprising points-of-view and remains the defining source for true stories from some of the most accomplished non-fiction storytellers of our time. Extensive on-air and branded digital content, including short form, will roll-out on all platforms, including Biography.com, the home to hundreds of profiles of notable cultural figures and influencers.
About A&E Network
A&E leads the cultural conversation through high-quality, thought provoking original programming with a unique point of view. Whether itâs the networkâs distinctive brand of award-winning disruptive reality, or groundbreaking documentary, A&E always makes entertainment an art. The A&E website is located at aetv.com. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/aetv and Facebook at facebook.com/AETV. For more press information and photography please visit us at press.aenetworks.com.
About WWE Studios
Headquartered in Los Angeles, WWE Studios is WWEâs multi-platform content division that develops and produces scripted and non-scripted series, documentaries and feature films. More than 50 films and series have been released to date by WWE Studios, including partnerships with Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony Pictures, MGM, and Paramount, among others. Upcoming premieres include new non-scripted series WWEâs Most Wanted Treasures, along with eight documentaries showcasing some of the most iconic WWE Superstars of all time, under the award-winning Biography banner, both on A&E as part of an expanded partnership with A&E Networks. Additionally, WWE Studios has teamed up with Paramount Animation for the upcoming animated feature film, Rumble. Recent WWE Studios premieres include: The Big Show Show, a live-action comedy series for Netflix; The Main Event, a feature film for Netflix; and Fight Like A Girl, a non-scripted series for Quibi. WWE Studios is also behind hit shows Total Bellas on E! and Miz & Mrs on USA Network, as well as Andre the Giant, an Emmy-nominated documentary in partnership with HBO.
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